~~COVER GIRL PROFESSIONAL EYE ENHANCERS 4-KIT SHADOWS~~BEAUTIFUL EYES AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE!
Written: Dec 23 '03
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Pros: Inexpensive in price; average to long lasting wear; variety of color choices available.
Cons: Rarely do I use all 4 shades in the kit; favorite shades change over time.
The Bottom Line: If your Beauty budget is tight yet you need long lasting and complimentary eye shadows, then give these popular Cover Girl Professional Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows a try.
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| melissasrn's Full Review: Cover Girl Professional Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadow... |
For as long as I can remember, I've always used the Cover Girl brand of eye shadows with good results. This drugstore choice is cheap, readily available, and offers a variety of shades for women and teens to choose from. Since I have blue eyes, I've found that brown shades work best for me and so I rarely stray (purples, greens, and blues look horrible on me!). So when I used up all of my favorite warm colors in an older color combination recently, I discovered the available shades in these Cover Girl Professional Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows had changed some since I last bought them. This time, I picked the neutral shades in their current Urban Basics collection. Read on to find out more about my experience with this recommended eye make-up staple any cosmetic bag should not be without.
~~~The Eye Shadow~~~
This Cover Girl Professional Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows is the perfect choice for those who like to purchase complimentary shades for blending all in one simple and convenient compact. According to advertising found at their website, this eye color is created with an advanced, stay-put formula. Collections of great shades hand picked by our make-up pro. They blend effortlessly to bring your eyes out beautifully, without overshadowing. There are currently 12 color combinations to choose from in cool, warm, and neutral shades in matte, pearl, and sparkle finishes. I personally like the pearl and sparkle shades the best, yet sometimes it's a guessing game when choosing a new color combination as the individual color names and types are no where to be found on the outside packaging. But I lucked up with my current choice as two colors are pearl, one is a sparkle (I love this!), and only one is a matte (which I rarely use). The shadows are designed to either be used together or alone, although I get the best results from blending two or more shades each time I apply the color to my lids. As a long term contact lens wearer, I've never noticed any irritation when using this particular brand of shadows. So when searching for average lasting eye wear at an affordable price, these Cover Girl Professional Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows are easily worth a second glance.
~~~Packaging, Price, & Availability~~~
Pick up a 5.5g (.19oz) size of this Cover Girl Professional Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows at your favorite drug or discount store for less than $5.00 each. Each of the four rectangular colors are packaged inside a portable compact featuring a plastic, see-through cover that easily snaps open and shut with use. The applicator sponge included is just average, however, so you may wish to consider investing in a professional eye shadow brush for best overall results. Check the included cardboard packaging for a list of ingredients if you happen to be highly sensitive or allergic to certain cosmetics. Even though I rarely use all 4 shades in any given shade combination, I still find purchasing multi-color compacts like this one more economical than choosing one shade at a time in larger portions (and they are especially great for travel, too). As a result, these Cover Girl Professional Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows have been one of my staple make-up items for many years. And even now my teenage daughter has begun experimenting with them, as well.
~~~Shades~~~
Since popular shades tend to be re-created over time and with the changing of the seasons, the following color collections of these Cover Girl Professional Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows is subject to change:
COOL SHADES
Iced Princess
Stormy Lights
Wearable Chic
WARM SHADES
Coffee Shop
Country Woods
Earth Signs
NEUTRAL SHADES
Berries & Cream
Crystal Waters
Pure Romance
Shades of Gray
Sheerly Nudes
Urban Basics
~~~My Experience~~~
The specific color choices found in my Urban Basics collection of these Cover Girl Professional Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows are as follows from left to right in the compact: (1) dusk (pearl), (2) evening shadow (pearl), (3) metro sparkle (sparkle), and (4) streetlight (matte). So far, the only two colors I've used on a regular basis are #2 and #3. First, I like to sweep a generous portion of the evening shadow darker brown color on my lids, paying special attention to the crease of each eye. Then, I'll blend some of the lighter metro sparkle color over the first shade, and so very lightly bring some of the shadow up towards my brows. This creates a beautiful sparkling look that really tends to bring out the blue in my eyes. For a longer lasting look, I cover my lids with foundation first to give my shadow something to "stick" to. But since my lids aren't super oily, I can easily wear this shadow all day long without it fading away or creasing. I've even used the darker colors at times as a liner for my lower lids. So until I find comparable shades at an affordable price, I'll continue to purchase more of these Cover Girl Professional Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows in the future.
~~~Overall Recommendation~~~
While I'm truly tempted to try out many of the department store brands of shadows (especially M*A*C*!), for now I'll stick with the basics awhile longer as these Cover Girl Professional Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows in mostly brown shades always deliver attractive results at an affordable price. My only gripe regarding these shadows is that I'd like to know if I'm purchasing matte, pearl, or sparkle colors BEFOREHAND without guessing and hoping I get lucky. For I've actually bought all matte shades in the past and have pretty much just trashed them as they just don't look as good on me for some reason. But otherwise, I usually find these multi-shade compacts to be a great value. Trouble is, once I find a combination of shades I like, they CHANGE them and I have to start all over again! So when sampling and experimenting with new eye shadow shades, picking up these readily available drugstore compacts is the perfect way to go as you can play with several colors at once without breaking the bank. Then you can invest in larger pans later on if you find shades you truly love. I highly recommend these Cover Girl Professional Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows for anyone on a budget that still enjoys an average wear look. Good luck and Happy Beauty Shopping!
***For more information about these Cover Girl Professional Eye Enhancers 4-Kit Shadows and to view specific colors, check out their website online at:
www.covergirl.com
1-800-4COVER4
Procter & Gamble, Distr.
Hunt Valley, MD 21030 USA
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